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Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 21

Texas Football's Secret Weapon Isn't The Player You Might Expect

The Texas Longhorns got busy in the transfer portal this offseason in an aggressive effort to build a championship-level after falling well short of College Football Playoff expectations in 2025.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 21

One Former Five-Star Recruit Who is Finally Ready to Break Out for Texas

The 2026 season is quickly approaching, and the excitement is building. The Texas Longhorns have lofty expectations this year, but it's nothing that this program hasn't seen before.

Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / July 21

Arch Manning hit with brutal spot in The Athletic's QB rankings

Despite a slow start to last season, Manning continues to carry a ton of hype. But one outlet ranked him surprisingly low on its list of top college quarterbacks.

Five impactful SEC newcomers: LSU safety, Texas RB among those set to shake up the conference

What Texas needs out of Arch Manning to make CFP title game

The 'Division 1 Texas football teams' quiz

Steve Sarkisian News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 21

This New Texas Longhorns Offensive Lineman is Impressing Steve Sarkisian

As the Texas Longhorns looked to rebuild their offensive line this past offseason, they didn’t just take the highest-ranked players in the portal. They also relied on their evaluation process, looking for players who could help them at all levels. Laurence Seymore was one of those under-the-radar players that Texas found.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 21

Which Texas Players Are Living Up to Their NIL Expectations?

College football is different from what it was 20 years ago, well, sort of. While NIL Deals may have been around then, the process is nowhere near as well-known to the public as it is in the sport today.

Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / July 20

What Texas needs out of Arch Manning to make CFP title game

The Texas Longhorns have to feel like they've put together a team that can win it all this season. At the very least, they're going to be one of the top contenders in college football.

Josh Heupel already trying to fire up Tennessee for Lane Kiffin's late-season invasion

Kentucky HC Will Stein feeling confident heading into first season in Lexington

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey didn't shy away from rumors of break with NCAA

Why Missouri doesn't have to rush back RB Ahmad Hardy

Five impactful SEC newcomers: LSU safety, Texas RB among those set to shake up the conference

The 'Division 1 Texas football teams' quiz

Steve Sarkisian News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 20

Steve Sarkisian Backs New 5-for-5 Rule That Could Change College Football

The rules around college football are always evolving, and the best programs find ways to adapt. Roster construction has changed from several years ago with the transfer portal and NIL era.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 20

How Close Is Texas to Really Competing for an SEC Championship?

The 2026 season inches closer and closer with every passing week of the offseason, and the start of the regular season is right around the corner, with no greater indication than SEC Media Days taking place this week and fall camp set to get started soon.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 20

Texas Longhorns to Play Former Big 12 Rival Next Season

The Texas Longhorns men's basketball team is gearing up for a highly-anticipated season this fall under head coach Sean Miller. Texas has already put together what is seen as one of the best rosters in the country.

Marcus Spears News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 19

Texas Longhorns Depth Chart After Addition of Marcus Spears Jr.

The Texas Longhorns men's basketball team received some surprisingly good news earlier this month when No. 1 2027 recruit Marcus Spears Jr. announced that he has committed to Texas and will be reclassifying to 2026, allowing him to join next season's roster.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 19

Why Keeping Easton Royal Committed Is Now Texas' Biggest Recruiting Priority

The Texas Longhorns missed out on five-star wide receiver Monshaun Sales on Friday, as he committed to Indiana. This now means the biggest priority for the remainder of the 2026 recruiting cycle for the Longhorns shifts toward an already committed player: Easton Royal. Like Sales, Royal is a fellow five-star in the class.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 19

Where the Texas Longhorns Go Next After Missing on 5-Star WR Monshun Sales

The Texas Longhorns are one of the most highly anticipated teams for the 2026 season, as the program is consistently making headlines as one of the favorites to win the national championship and return the trophy to Austin for the first time in over 20 years.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 19

5 Reasons to Believe Texas Can Exceed Expectations This Season

The Texas Longhorns are trying to exceed the standards and expectations set over the last few seasons. Last year saw Texas fall short of the College Football Playoff, but coming up short again isn't in the cards for the Longhorns.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 19

Why This Texas Newcomer Could Become a Star in 2026

The Texas Longhorns have several players who will be shouldering the weight of lofty expectations as they head into what could be a crucial 2026 season.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 18

One Returning Player Ready to Become a Star for the Texas Longhorns

The Texas Longhorns are less than two months away from kicking things off in the 2026 college football season. This week ahead, the Longhorns will be participating in the annual SEC Media Days, which means fans are getting closer and closer to seeing some action on the field.

Texas Longhorns News / Viral Sports News / July 18

Former Texas Longhorns Coach Has Reportedly Died

Leon Fuller, a legendary figure in Texas football whose influence stretched across playing fields and sidelines for nearly four decades, passed away Thursday at his home in Austin, Texas.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 18

Texas Appears to Have Momentum in Race for 5-Star RB Landen Williams-Callis

The Texas Longhorns will have the most eyes on them this season compared to any other program in college football. Looking to right the wrongs of last season, the program has set a lofty goal: bringing a national championship back to Austin.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 18

Which Texas Player Is Most Likely to Become the Next Fan Favorite?

The Texas Longhorns have plenty of high-profile players as they head into the 2026 season, making them one of the biggest reasons why the Longhorns are heavily projected and favored as not just SEC contenders but national championship contenders.

Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / July 16

Peyton Manning's son to start high school football career as QB2

The Manning family is football royalty, and Marshall Manning is certainly hoping that he's not the exception.

Alabama flips three-star WR Cedrick Simmons from Auburn

Four-star OL Anthony Blalock Jr. commits to Alabama

QB Darian Mensah discusses how success of Cam Ward, Carson Beck persuaded him to transfer to Miami

Ranking nine quarterbacks set to attend SEC media days

The 'College football color teams' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 13

Florida State adds former Texas HC Tom Herman to staff

Herman, 51, is the former head coach of the Houston Cougars, Texas Longhorns and Florida Atlantic Owls.

James Franklin doesn't think he needs to 'reinvent' himself at Virginia Tech

Indiana's Curt Cignetti unseats Georgia's Kirby Smart in 2026 coaching rankings

One Big 12 coach named 'The Standard' heading into 2026 college football season

The 'Division 1 Texas football teams' quiz

Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / July 9

Runs in the family: Marcus Spears Jr.'s commitment continues notable recruiting trend for Texas

The Texas Longhorns clearly believe the saying that it runs in the family.

The 'NCAA men's First Four teams' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 2

Lane Kiffin, LSU flip four-star safety recruit from Steve Sarkisian, Texas

The Tigers now have 15 commitments, and Kiffin's inaugural class in Baton Rouge is ranked in the top 15 nationally.

Archie Manning complains about 'unfair' expectations for Arch

Steve Sarkisian News / Yardbarker / June 29

Texas beats out LSU, Houston, Cal, and SMU for in-state DL Jason Johnson

Jason Johnson had multiple options when it came down to choosing where he wanted to play college football. With over 20 offers, Johnson had offers from all over.

Steve Sarkisian and Texas beat out Michigan and others for first 2028 commitment

Ohio State beats out Texas, Georgia for five-star DL Marcus Fakatou

Texas QB Arch Manning avoiding preseason Heisman talk, but that's not going to stop hype after impressive showing at Manning Passing Academy

The 'Division 1 Texas football teams' quiz